For many women, their menstrual cycle is extremely regular, and these women can expect to start their period on exactly the same day each month. However, there are also several women who deal with irregular periods that start on different days or they might skip a period for one or several months altogether. Here are a few of the most common reasons why a woman will have an irregular menstrual cycle.
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When you first begin your menstrual cycle, your periods may be irregular at first, but then will become more regular with time and age. If you've had your menstrual cycle for years and you're finding that your periods are becoming irregular, it may be due to several different factors. Irregular periods don't necessarily mean there is something wrong, but you may want to know what's going on with your body. A visit to your gynecologist can help you figure out what is going on and why your periods are becoming irregular.
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When you age, your body begins to change, including a change in shape. You'll begin to gain weight, and it will be more and more difficult to lose weight. If you're gaining weight for no reason at all and you are having a lot of difficulties losing the weight, you could have other things going on as well, beyond changes due to age. If you are experiencing this issue and you are concerned, read on for a few things that may be causing this and what you can do about it.
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Are you scheduled for your first pelvic exam? Are you worried? It is completely common to be a bit anxious about an exam that you have never undergone before. You may even feel a little embarrassed. However, it is a simple, three- to five-minute exam that is not painful. Here is some information that will help you relax and be more informed as you head to the gynecologist for your first-ever pelvic exam.
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From menstrual cramps and mood swings to the painful nature of childbirth, women undergo a good amount of physical and emotional changes over their life. In many instances, these changes are good. Menstruation is essential for conception, and the pain of childbirth is quickly forgotten once the baby is born. Unfortunately, menopause is a change that most women feel offers no real benefit. While most women begin menopause in their 50s or later, 4 in every 100 women start menopause at a younger age.
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